ECO Iowa City Holiday Unit: Homemade holiday gifts
Looking for some ideas for alternative gift giving this holiday season? Come check out ECO Iowa City's "make-a-mix" event where you can make cocoa mix in mason jars. Plus, get recipes and gift tags so you can create other "make-a-mix" gifts. You'll also see examples of creative, eco-friendly gifts.
• When:7 p.m.
• Where: East Side Recycling Center Education Center, 2401 S. Scott Blvd., Iowa City
• More information:319-887-6160, Free

Stanley Speakeasy
Past Stanley Award grantees, including students from the Nonfiction Writing Program, will read from their work and discuss their international experiences.
• When: 7 p.m.
• Where: Sanctuary Pub, 405 S. Gilbert St., Iowa city
• More information: 319-335-1436, Free

Teen Homework Help
Are you looking for help with your homework? Come to the Koza Family Teen Center for drop in homework help for students in grades 7-12. Tutors from the University of Iowa in math, English, Spanish, science and social studies will be available for one-on-one assistance.
• When: 6 p.m.
• Where: Iowa City Public Library, 123 S. Linn St., Iowa City
• More information: 319-356-5200, Free